Thursday, November 25, 2010

Kitchen Red & White Touches

Hello everyone,
     I have been adding some Christmas touches in our kitchen lately where the theme is red and white.
My red and white toile Father Christmas is a welcome addition every Christmas.
Christmas Blessings

My wooden angel hanging on the corner cupboard.
A new thrifty find.
I changed the china in here to plain white.

 I know many of you have seen my red and white transferware collection before.
I moved this cupboard in from the porch a few weeks ago when I did a porch makeover. It holds my teacup collection. the old cupboard happily went to my oldest daughter's kitchen.


While you are here I hope you can join me for a cup of tea and a muffin!
                               &
Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends.

Thank you for visiting me today,

Carolyn
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39 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 25, 2010 at 3:19 PM

    The wood angel is absolutely cute. And yes indeed, red adds a lot of cheerfulness in the life particularly when it is Christmas time.
    Your kitchen seems to be an ideal place to cook some Christmas coockies. :o)

    Have a nice day, dear Carolyn.
    ♥ Hélène Glehen ♥

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  2. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageNovember 25, 2010 at 3:26 PM

    Father Christmas has an exquisite coat worthy of his station! Your reds and whites are so wonderful. I'm so glad you take such joy in beautifying your rooms. It's such a bonus for the rest of us! Jacqueline

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  3. Kom AchteromNovember 25, 2010 at 3:27 PM

    ooh nice!! so nice red and white!! love your beautiful kitschen!!!
    hmmmm lovely muffins
    happy week
    Yolanda

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  4. Jenny H.November 25, 2010 at 3:32 PM

    Very pretty! I really like the way you've nestled the toile Father Christmas into your theme as if everything were designed to go together. You've got a wonderful way with beautiful things!

    Enjoying Thanksgiving Day here in Maryland. Thank you for the well wishes!

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  5. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderNovember 25, 2010 at 3:39 PM

    Dearest Carolyn,

    Just back from a Thanksgiving lunch with friends. We all bring a dish and get together. We don't have a family here and so are several other elderly that are alone. A nice way to do and some young people share with us as well.
    Love your red kitchen decorations. A toile Father Christmas even; you DO love your toile!

    Enjoy your day and have a great weekend!

    Mariette's Back to Basics

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  6. RaffaellaNovember 25, 2010 at 3:52 PM

    Wonderful Christmas decorations...very charming!

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  7. Lebenslust was sonstNovember 25, 2010 at 4:12 PM

    Hi Carolyn!
    I love your wonderful red China.
    Father Christmas is so beautiful,i want a Father Christmas.
    Love greetings from Edith.

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  8. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)November 25, 2010 at 4:19 PM

    I love all your red and white touches you've added. The santa is gorgeous. Hard to believe it's time to be thinking about getting all the fun Christmas decor out...My Grandson and I will start this evening after we finish our Thanksgiving meal. hugs ~lynne~

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  9. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageNovember 25, 2010 at 4:33 PM

    Love the red and white theme, Carolyn! The Father Christmas and white wooden angel are darling! Your kitchen is looking very festive and I would love to sip tea from that red toile reacup!

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  10. Sanna - My Blueberry HouseNovember 25, 2010 at 4:51 PM

    Hi Carolyn,

    Your kitchen is very nicely decorated for Christmas. Cute stocking :)

    Have a nice day,
    Sanna

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  11. ElzieNovember 25, 2010 at 4:54 PM

    Your kitchen looks lovely and I just love the Father Christmas you have there.
    Hope you have a nice day.
    Love Elzie

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  12. ShabbyESPNovember 25, 2010 at 4:56 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving!!
    I just love your white and red kitchen it looks so inviting...
    Enjoy your Holiday.
    Suzann

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  13. CindyNovember 25, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    I adore your beautiful Father Christmas, all of your red transferware is so perfect for Christmas. Everything looks so festive, I love it!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  14. NanaDianaNovember 25, 2010 at 5:37 PM

    Carolyn, It is just beautiful. I love your red and white Santa and all your china. Gorgeous- Diana

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  15. CarolNovember 25, 2010 at 5:45 PM

    Gorgeous.

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  16. OlaNovember 25, 2010 at 5:50 PM

    Cudownie:)

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  17. Heather's Blog-o-ramaNovember 25, 2010 at 6:55 PM

    Red is my favorite color, so I especially enjoyed seeing all the red additions to your home :) :) :) Love and hugs from Oregon, Heather :)

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  18. SusanNovember 25, 2010 at 7:14 PM

    Everything looks lovely, Carolyn. Absolutely lovely. I think the Santa matches perfectly and is quite adorable. Wish you would leave the doors to the tea cup cupboard open so we can see the cups. (What nerve I have, right? ha ha)

    Take care, Carolyn. I've had enough turkey and trimmings and now feel like sleeeeeeeeping. Susan

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  19. Amy ChalmersNovember 25, 2010 at 7:58 PM

    You have the artful touch kissed with romance. I always know I can get my fill when I stop by your blog. The cupboards with red transferware look christmassy and Santa looks great with his toile coat.

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  20. My Shabby Streamside StudioNovember 25, 2010 at 9:57 PM

    It's so sweet, thanks for sharing!

    P.S. – I’m having a Jeanne d’Arc Living Christmas Giveaway!
    Bisous,
    Sandy @ My Shabby Streamside Studio
    http://myshabbystreamsidestudio.blogspot.com/


    ♥

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  21. SoniaNovember 25, 2010 at 10:40 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous...I just love visiting your home..all the white with red touches is just so elegant and bright! That Santa with the red toile has got to be one of my all time favorite pieces..if I ever find one I'll think of you and have to buy it! Hope you are enjoying your week.

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  22. MageNovember 25, 2010 at 11:49 PM

    Red and white looks good in your kitchen, its looks more cozy and cute. You have lovely china wares i want to have one like that oh, that tea cup set are to die for.
    Wonderful Thanksgiving for you and your family!

    aion account

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  23. SarahNovember 25, 2010 at 11:50 PM

    Carolyn, your red transferware and othe accents in your white kitchen make a gorgeous combination. You home is so lovely! I love peeking into the different rooms. December will be here in no time, so guess I'll start moving in that direction myself. Thanks for sharing the inspiration! ~ Sarah

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  24. ElizabethNovember 26, 2010 at 1:07 AM

    I must find some red transferware!

    I love the sheep on top of the cabinet. Wonderful!

    Many lovely ideas in this post.

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  25. candyNovember 26, 2010 at 1:13 AM

    pretty....

    :)

    Just found your blog. Im from Newfoundland so I love you already :):) (living in AB now though)

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  26. miruku November 26, 2010 at 6:39 AM

    Another beautiful post. I love your Santa, his coat is the same print with your tableware! Beautiful!

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  27. AdrienneNovember 26, 2010 at 7:03 AM

    Your kitchen is beautiful with the touches of Christmas! I love the red toile Vintage Santa - what a wonderful addition to your decor. The red dishes are lovely any time of the year, especially at Christmas. The sweet angel makes me smile!
    ~Adrienne~

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  28. AngelaNovember 26, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    Very charming way to bring Christmas to your stunning collections.

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  29. Pétales de féeNovember 26, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    Merci pour l'invitation ! Il doit être agréable de prendre le thé dans une si jolie cuisine !
    Ton père-Noël en toile de Jouy est très très chic !
    Bisous et bon week end !

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  30. MadeliefNovember 26, 2010 at 11:43 AM

    Hi Carolyn,

    Very pretty Christmas decorations! The red and white china looks beautiful in your dresser.

    Lieve groet & happy weekend,

    Madelief

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  31. Teresa's New LifeNovember 26, 2010 at 2:51 PM

    I dream of one day getting to travel to your beatiful gardens and home and BEG you to show it to me in person! LOL. Just lovely.

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  32. BooklinksNovember 26, 2010 at 3:58 PM

    Love your toile Father Christmas!
    The red and white theme looks wonderful!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  33. ღ M@ddy ღNovember 26, 2010 at 5:29 PM

    Sono incantata come una bimba davanti ad un negozio di splendidi giocattoli...
    ...grazie !!!!!!!!

    Maddy

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  34. Heaven's WalkNovember 26, 2010 at 8:48 PM

    Hi Carolyn! Thank you for the Thanksgiving wishes! We had a wonderful day with family! :) The red/white in your kitchen is so very pretty. Very holidayish, yet with a quiet and serene feel to it. Love it!

    xoxo laurie

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  35. Bella's Rose CottageNovember 27, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    Hello Carolyn,
    Lovely, I love to see you beautiful kitchen and all the red transferware... even a father Christm,as to match, perfect!!
    Bella

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  36. AnonymousNovember 28, 2010 at 1:54 PM

    I love your kitchen. It is festive and soothing at the same time. Looks like a wonderful place to be!

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  37. GeorgiannaNovember 28, 2010 at 8:50 PM

    I love the red transferware for the holidays, Carolyn. It feels fresh and festive at the same time. Thank you for your Thanksgiving wishes and hope you have a lovely new week! – g

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  38. CIELONovember 28, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    Carolyn... this is perfect! So lovely, and what a coincidence as I'm having a special "Show Off Your Cottage Monday" next Monday where you'll be able to show off more of your lovely kitchen... come see!

    cielo

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  39. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasNovember 29, 2010 at 8:03 AM

    Carolyn,
    Your transferware and toile Santa are just perfect for the season!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie @ A Debbie-Dabble Christmas

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Thank you for all your sweet comments and may your day be filled with joy!

Carolyn